A rise in unmet need and an on-going lack of investment in Māorimental health services could compromise outcomes for tangata whenua. That is according to the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission, which is calling for an urgent Maori-specific plan by mid-next year. Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission CEO Karen Osborn spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Health and Safety campaigners are launching a last ditch effort to stop law changes they say will make workplaces more dangerous and cost lives. The Health and Safety at Work Amendment bill would exempt businesses with fewer than 20 workers from legally having to manage non-critical safety risks. Mike Cosman from the Institute of Safety Management spoke to Lisa Owen.

Labour is committing to fully funding maternity scans, alongside its three free GP appointments a year - paid for by it's capital gains tax. The sonographer appointments are currently subsidised but still mean expectant parents can pay up to $90 per scan. This is something Labour says is putting pressure on families and prevents parents and babies from getting care. Field correspondent Charlotte Cook reports.

A donut business repeatedly targetted by theives has decided to call it quits. The Daily Glaze in Lower Hutt has been operating for less than a year but owners say they no longer feel safe working there after repeated break-ins. While the shop will close its doors this weekend, Police insist a retail crime taskforce operating in the area is helping tackle thefts. Anya Fielding reports.

Football fans had barely sat down before the All Whites had them up celebrating their opening goal of the Football World Cup against Iran. Against the odds the New Zealanders put two goals past the world number 20 side but had to settle for a 2-all draw. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

Thousands of animals are needing foster homes this winter, and it's not just cats and dogs. There are plenty of the farmyard variety. Viv Moore, SPCA's National Foster and Volunteer Manager spoke to Lisa Owen.

US Correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about the latest on the US Iran deal.

"Almost as bad as it gets", said the Immigration Minister after a blistering report into a multi-million dollar failed tech upgrade. Erica Stanford has accused officials of misleading ministers over years, and indulging in creative accounting to stay under the radar. After a tortured seven-year saga the tech project has been scrapped with more than $30 million lost. An investigation has now been launched. Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Lisa Owen.

Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of their delight, or to simply despair. Wallace will also preview what's on The Panel tonight.